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LAM Publications, LLC - BooksFri, 19 Jan 2018 21:18:20 GMTFri, 19 Jan 2018 21:18:20 GMT60BooksBooks2018-01-19T21:18:20ZAll Foods are Clean--Every Day is the Sabbathhttp://www.ratzlaf.com/All-Foods-are-Clean-Every-Day-is-the-Sabbath-afc.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>This is an excellent work on the age-old issue of Sabbath observance by Christians. The writer ably challenges the Seventh-day Adventist church&rsquo;s position on and arguments for weekly Sabbath observance as a requirement for Christians today.</p>
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<p>This is an excellent work on the age-old issue of Sabbath observance by Christians. The writer, a young scholar in the making, ably challenges the Seventh-day Adventist church&rsquo;s position on and arguments for weekly Sabbath observance as a requirement for Christians today. Through careful exegesis of primary scriptural texts bearing on the Sabbath question, as well as explicit considerations and applications of the principles of biblical hermeneutics, the writer presents a thorough and convincing case against mandatory observance of the weekly Sabbath, establishing that for Christians, Old Testament feast days and festivals (which included the weekly Sabbath), as shadows pointing to Christ, met their consummation in Jesus Christ, and consequently have no claims on Christians who are children of the New Covenant presented in the New Testament.</p>
<p>While the work extensively interrogates long held scholarly arguments in support of weekly Sabbath observance, and explores in detail the peculiar family of doctrinal teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist church on the Sabbath, both the scholar and the lay individual will find the work refreshing, insightful, and provocative. The work is heavily referenced and the writer evinces a comprehensive grasp of the material on both sides of the argument. Every Sabbath keeper (and every Adventist in particular) should read this book and critically assess its evidential worth. Of course, any Christian who so chooses, may without condemnation, observe the weekly Sabbath; but in doing this, the individual should know that he/she has no special mission from God to evangelize other Christians to keep the Sabbath. Importantly all Sabbath keepers must realize that keeping the weekly Sabbath does not make them especial in God&rsquo;s eyes, nor does it secure for them God&rsquo;s unmerited grace, through which He has reconciled us unto Himself. The interested student should eventually come to appreciate that the believer&rsquo;s true rest does not consist in the ceremonial observance of special days, but is instead found in the glorious Person of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who Himself gives us life more abundantly.</p>
<p>In respect of the issue of dietary proscriptions for the Christian, the writer sets forth a very strong case for liberty in dietary choices based on the clear teachings of New Testament Scripture. Thus for the Christian, there is no food which is essentially unclean, and those believers who embrace vegetarianism, do so against any injunction expressed in Sacred Scripture. It is therefore potentially spiritually dangerous for any church or Christian leader to marry diet to the experience and final realization of salvation, as Ellen G. White, SDA prophetess, has done in her doctrinal and prophetic pronouncements.&rdquo;&mdash;Andre R. Hill (Ed. D, M.S., M.C.C.Psy., PGD Psy., M.Th. (Prospective), BA.).</p>
</div>Truth about Adventist "Truth"http://www.ratzlaf.com/Truth-about-Adventist-Truth-9780974767949.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>Truth about Adventist "Truth" lists what we consider to be the 10 main problems with Seventh-day Adventist theology and practice and ends with a gospel presentation.</p>
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<p>Truth about Adventist "Truth" lists what we consider to be the 10 main problems with Seventh-day Adventist theology and practice and ends with a gospel presentation.</p>
<p>"The time for a reassessment among evangelicals is long overdue, because for too many inattentive Christians, Adventism represents a profound danger hidden in plain sight. The evidence presented herein compels evangelicals to make an informed choice. Pastors, missionaries, relief agencies, and others need to face the potential problems of collaborating, on an organizational level, with a movement that affirms and promotes such error. Many of us who have served as missionaries in the Third World recognize the two faces of Adventism: indulging in cozy ecumenism in English-speaking cultures while engaging in bare-knuckle proselytizing nearly everywhere else. The Seventh-day Adventist Church cannot have it both ways.</p>
<p>As those who have been commanded to &ldquo;test all things&rdquo; (1 Thess. 5:21) and &ldquo;defend the faith once for all delivered to the saints&rdquo; (Jude 3&ndash;4), we have neither the liberty nor the luxury of turning a blind eye to these matters. To do so means not only unconscionable compromise for evangelicals, but spiritual bondage for countless Adventists who need to hear the Gospel proclaimed as God intended.</p>
<p>In closing, let me assure the reader that this booklet is no mere rant or rebuke. It is a message motivated by compassion, given in the sincere hope that through a careful presentation of the evidence many who are held captive by Adventism will one day be &ldquo;free indeed&rdquo; (Jn. 8:36).</p>
<p>Paul Carden, Executive Director The Centers for Apologetics Research San Juan Capistrano, California.</p>
<p>Paul Carden worked with Walter Martin for a number of years.</p>
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</div>Sabbath in Christ, Revised Editionhttp://www.ratzlaf.com/Sabbath-in-Christ-Revised-Edition-9780974767987.htm?categoryId=2
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<p><strong>By Dale Ratzlaff, 418 pages, <br />Sabbath in Christ is a thorough, biblical study of the Sabbath, covenants, and gospel. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;By Dale Ratzlaff, 418 pages, ISBN 978-0-9747679-8-7 <br /><br />The newly revised edition of Sabbath in Christ is now available.<br /><br />Recently Seventh-day Adventist Scholar Ron du Preez authored a book published by Andrews University Press claiming that the Sabbath mentioned "in Colossians 2:16 refers to ancient Jewish ceremonial Sabbaths, and not the weekly Sabbath. Thus, the Seventh-day Sabbath of the Decalogue cannot be regarded as abrogated on the basis of Colossians 2."<br /><br />The first edition of Sabbath in Christ presented abundant biblical evidence that the Sabbath in Colossians 2 does, indeed, refer to the weekly Sabbath. However, because du Preez' book relies heavily on certain Hebrew structures, Ratzlaff asked Old Testament Professor, Dr. Jerry Gladson who is proficient in Hebrew to write a response to du Preez' work. He consented to do this and has given permission to print his response in this edition of Sabbath in Christ. <br /><br />Sabbath in Christ is a thorough, inductive, biblical study of the Sabbath, the covenants, the law and the gospel. It is considered by many to be the best readable work on the Sabbath topic in print. It is endorsed by many leading theologians. It is the result of years of study and has helped thousands of transitioning Adventists find the truth on the Sabbath Question. </strong></p>
<p><strong>"I am impressed with the clarity, precision, and thoroughness of Dale Ratzlaff's work, <em>Sabbath in Christ</em>. This book is a much-needed treatment of the Sabbath controversy, written with intelligent passion and full of insight and wisdom. Mr. Ratzlaff shows great care in his handling of the complex biblical, historical, and theological issues. This book will be a great encouragement and help to anyone struggling to understand what Scripture says about the Sabbath." John MacArthur, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California</strong></p>
<p><strong>"I have been engaged in a systematic re-study of your book, <em>Sabbath in Christ</em>. It is an absolutely wonderful work. It is a brilliant masterpiece." Thomas C. Nixon, Ph. D.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>"Dale Ratzlaff has done us a real service in providing the best all-around treatment of the Sabbath question to date. His discussion is fair, even-handed, and persuasive. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a question about the Sabbath." Jerry Gladson, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Marietta, Georgia</strong></p>
<p><strong>"Is the Seventh Day Adventist church just another denomination among evangelicals who, for some reason, worship on Saturday? That is what I used to believe. That is&nbsp;what the SDA church would like you to think since they want to be viewed as evangelical, but they are not! Pastoring in a community not far from the Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, I was introduced to Dale Ratzlaff and his&nbsp;ministry. In reading Dale's&nbsp;book, <em>Sabbath in Christ,</em> I quickly understood that their keeping of the fourth commandment, so fundamental to Adventism, is not based on the truth of God's&nbsp;Word in any way. Dale makes that crystal clear, biblically, theologically and historically. Our true Sabbath is found in Christ alone, and not in the keeping of the Old Covenant sign of the Sabbath given to Israel, nor in the writings of Ellen G. White, the SDA's&nbsp;prophetess. Dale's&nbsp;new edition has been strengthened with the additional appendix by Jerry Gladson on Colossians 2:16 which answers the Adventist's latest attempt to make the Sabbath in this verse the day of Atonement. Read the book, go to God's&nbsp;Word, and let's&nbsp;get our theology straight." Phil Bubar, M.Div., Senior Pastor, The Chapel Evangelical Free Church, St. Joseph, Michigan. </strong></p>
<p><strong>"<em>Sabbath in Christ</em> has my wholehearted recommendation because it is a thorough work characterized by responsible exegesis of the biblical texts, language that the lay person can readily understand and knowledge of and sensitivity to the spiritual lot in life&nbsp;of sabbatarians. Pastors and Bible-study leaders will find the chapter summaries very helpful in preparing handouts in a series on the Sabbath." Rev. Clinton A. Chisholm, Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, Jamaica </strong></p>
<p><strong>I am a pastor in Columbia, SC. I have recently read your book, <em>Sabbath in Christ</em> and wanted to write you a quick email to let you know how it has affected me...I hold a B.S. in Bible and Secondary Education/English from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania. Before I started work on my Masters of Divinity I joined a local synagogue to learn the Hebrew language. Years later I enrolled at Southern Evangelical Seminary where I currently study to earn a M.Div. in Biblical Studies/Languages. I am a ferocious reader and this past year alone I have purchased well over 200 books, reading many of them. Your book by far and away was the best book I have read this year and stands atop as one of the best books I have ever read outside of the Bible. Sabbath in Christ challenged me in so many ways and cleared up so many things that I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I am in the Lord Jesus for what you did. If that book impacted no one else, at least know that it got my attention and has opened my eyes and made me look at the Scriptures in a new, Christ-centered way. I have now purchased several copies and am having my interns go through it with me through the course of a semester, and will do so with every new intern that works under me&amp;ndash;I believe this book is that important! I always believed that we were no longer bound to keep the Sabbath but never had a good answer. Now, because of your book, I do. I was never able to tell when Paul was using the&nbsp;"Law" to mean the civil, ceremonial, or moral Law; now I know! And I never understood the purpose of the ritual laws, as they seemed so obscure (do not war clothes mixed with wool and linen), but now, because of your work, I do. Thank you so much, brother...I have begun to examine each and every one of the ritual laws with a Christ-centered perspective and have been greatly overjoyed to see how He fulfills them all...As I sit in my study with your book on my desk, I thank God for you and hope your work gets into many hands." Frank Shimkus, M.Div. </strong></p>
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</div>Truth Led Me Outhttp://www.ratzlaf.com/Truth-Led-Me-Out-9780974767956.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>Truth Led Me Out is my story of leaving the Adventist ministry. I have included the events, discoveries, conversations, names and places that played a factor in my decision to leave the Adventist ministry for the sake of history.</p>
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<p>I have wirtten this book for three reasons. First, Truth Led Me Out, is my life story&mdash;well, at least a good part of it. I know that after I am no longer here the Adventist church will&mdash;if it follows its historical pattern&mdash;try to rewrite my history. For this reason, I have included the events, discoveries, conversations, names and places that played a factor in my decision. By listing the actual names of people with whom I interacted in this journey, it is not my intent to assign blame or imply evil motive. Many acted out of their own understanding of truth or assigned administrative responsibility. Rather, I list these facts for the sake of history. <br /><br />Second, because I have authored several other books and have written dozens of articles on Adventist issues, many people have asked me about the details of my exodus. Rather than answer the hundreds of emails and letters in a very cursory way, I felt writing out my experience would give these inquiries a more complete picture, and also save me a lot of time. <br /><br />Third, there may be some who read this book&nbsp;to discover truth or discern error. Perhaps it will motivate them to do their own diligent study and to draw their own conclusions about Adventism and the simple, new covenant gospel of God&rsquo;s grace in Christ. It is my settled conviction that truth needs no other foundation than honest investiga&shy;tion under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a willingness to follow truth when it is revealed. It is my prayer that the reader will be led to a closer relationship with the living Christ and be guided by the Holy Spirit in his/her own diligent Bible study in search for truth. <br /><br />In His joy, Dale Razlaff</p>
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<p>by Dale Ratzlaff, 388 pages, Cultic Doctrine is a thorough evaluation of the Seventh-day Adventist unique teaching of the 1844 cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary and the investigative judgment.</p>
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<p>Cultic Doctrine is a thorough study of the Seventh-day Adventist unique teaching of the 1844 cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary and the investigative judgment. It evaluates this doctrine five different ways. It documents the beginnings of the Adventist church, listing William Miller's 15 "proofs" that Christ would come in 1843. It documents Adventist's flip-flop teaching of the "shut door of mercy" showing that Ellen G. White endorsed this teaching through her visions. It has over 700 footnotes but is easy to read.</p>
</div>My Cup Overflowshttp://www.ratzlaf.com/My-Cup-Overflows-9780974767963.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>By Carlyyn Ratzlaff, 256 pages, If you want to understand the mindset of a committed Seventh-day Adventist, this romantic story is for you. Carolyn shares her search for Biblical truth that led to freedom in Christ</p>
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<p>Carolyn Ratzlaff grew up in a conservative Seventh-day Adventist home. In the early 1980s the Seventh Day Adventist 1844 Investigative Judgment teaching of the heavenly sanctuary had come into question as well as the plagiarism of Ellen White, Adventism&rsquo;s &ldquo;messenger of God. Carolyn and her husband Dale Ratzlaff now had to face some serious questions of their own regarding Adventist doctrine. In My Cup Overflows, Carolyn weaves into this romantic story their search for biblical truth in relation to SDA teaching and reveals how shocked they were at what they found. This led her and Dale into deep heart searching, a crisis of faith and a decision to follow truth regardless of consequences. They took the proverbial "leap of faith" knowing well they might lose house, financial security, and social standing in their large group of friends. It was not an easy road they trod, but the reader will see that at the end of the road, God's promises of care, provision and protection can be trusted even during troubling times.</p>
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<p><em>Gospel Transformation</em> is an in-depth study of the gospel. <strong>We are now doubling all orders of Gospel Transformation!</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Gospel Transformation</em> update: two for the price of one<br /></span></strong></p>
<p>I believe the Christian life hinges on a thorough understanding of the gospel. I am more enthusiastic about <em>Gospel Transformation</em> than any book I have written for it deals with the very core of Christian faith and life. It is positive all the way through and suitable for readers who are exploring Christianity, new believers, and yet it has life-changing insights for mature Christians. It has 179 pages and sells for $12.95. <strong>Starting now all orders of <em>Gospel Transformation</em> will be doubled</strong>. Purchase as many copies as you wish for $12.95 each and we will send twice the number ordered. Order and pay for one and we will send two; one for you to read and one to share with someone else.</p>
<p><em>Gospel Transformation</em> falls loosely into two sections: saved by the gospel and transformed by the gospel. I believe Scripture teaches that the Christian life is transformed when (1) we thoroughly understand the saving gospel and (2) when we set our minds on things above by affirming the biblical truths of the gospel, namely the &ldquo;in&rdquo; and &ldquo;with&rdquo; Christ truths, the magnificent and precious promises, and the declarations made to true believers. When we take our eyes off our own personal behavior&mdash;the Romans 7:14-25 experience of defeat and failure&mdash;and focus on who we are &ldquo;in&rdquo; and &ldquo;with&rdquo; Christ,&mdash;the Romans 8 experience of victory and joy&mdash;then the Holy Spirit will work out the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.</p>
<p>The first seven chapters are a study of the &ldquo;big words&rdquo; of the gospel: righteousness, justification, redemption, propitiation, reconciliation, and substitution. The gospel is like a diamond with each of these facets flashing a fire of a different color. When studded together they reveal the briliant rainbow of God's grace,&nbsp;mercy, and love.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The last five chapters are designed to clarify bible truth by showing <em>how</em> the Christian life is transformed by the gospel into the image of Christ.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>What others are saying about <em>Gospel Transformation</em>:</strong></span></p>
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<p>I am deeply grateful for Dale Ratzlaff&rsquo;s understanding of and love for God&rsquo;s gospel which shines on every page of this little book. By taking us into a consideration of the great words of the gospel and by reminding us of the wonderful truth of our union with Christ, he not only increases our understanding of God&rsquo;s work on our behalf, he deepens our love for Christ. Christians are good news people. We are created by the gospel, and are called to be centered on and shaped by it. Our calling is to be gospel people, good news people who believe, guard, proclaim, and embody the gospel. God&rsquo;s Word tells us that as we behold the glory of the Lord we are being transformed by the Spirit into the image of Christ. The gospel is sufficient to save us and powerful to transform us. Dale&rsquo;s book is a God-given aid to enable us to behold the glory of our Lord Jesus in the gospel and thus to experience <em>Gospel Transformation</em>.</p>
<p align="right">Gary Inrig, D. Min., Th. M., Redlands, California</p>
<p><em>&nbsp;Gospel Transformation</em> is a positive and humble explana&shy;tion of the divine work of God in redemption and sanctification through the power of God. The book illustrates that salvation is the inflow and outflow of the wonderful grace of God who saves us from sin and its wages. This book is needed everywhere the name of Jesus Christ is preached so that the true gospel will shine out and above all false teachings which darken the council of God.</p>
<p align="right">Andre R. Hill, Ph.D.,</p>
<p align="right">Education Ministry Literacy Coordinator, Jamaica</p>
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<p>I really enjoyed <em>Gospel Transformation</em> and found it to be a great analysis of the salvation process. It is such a basic function of being a Christian that it is often taken for granted. When you take the gospel step by step you see the importance of understanding God&rsquo;s work in our lives, the power of His grace, and what saving faith looks like. I loved the focus on being &ldquo;in Christ&rdquo; and the importance of knowing the impact this has on our life. This has been a transforming part of my life. It gets me pumped being reminded of who I am &ldquo;In Christ.&rdquo; I believe this will be a book that transcends the Adventist world and will be read and enjoyed by all Christians. Great work in your &ldquo;old age&rdquo;!</p>
<p align="right">Dan Burton, Missions Chair, Waverley Baptist Church,<br /> Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada</p>
<p>&nbsp;I grew up as a Seventh-day Adventist and attended Adventist schools through my Master&rsquo;s degree at PUC, I taught in the Adventist system for 42 years so I am very familiar with salvation by the grace of God with a &ldquo;but&rdquo;. &ldquo;If you want to spend eternity in heaven then believe in Christ, but you have to stop beating your wife, but don&rsquo;t tell lies, and be sure to keep the 7<sup>th</sup> day Sabbath holy.&rdquo; Christ, when on earth did <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> say &ldquo;believe in me and keep the Sabbath and thou shalt be saved.&rdquo; He only said &ldquo;believe in me.&rdquo; Dale has done a marvelous job of unpacking this concept of &ldquo;belief,&rdquo; documenting it from the books of the New Testament and making it understandable. I have not only been blessed by this reading, but my faith in Christ and my assurance of salvation have grown. I strongly recommend <em>Gospel Transformation</em> for those who want to know and understand God&rsquo;s grace and the full concept of belief.</p>
<p align="right">Gilbert J. Muth, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology,</p>
<p align="right">Pacific Union College, Angwin, California</p>
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<p><em>Gospel Transformation</em> helps me understand that I am not only counted righteous but am a genuine child of God and am entitled to all the privileges and benefits He offers His children now and forever. I like that it includes lots of Scripture and that there are enough Greek explanations in the text so that one can discuss the issues. The book also gives me enough ammunition to more thoroughly discuss the issue of &ldquo;cheap grace&rdquo;. This is a great primer for those who are new to the concept of the simple gospel and also a joyful affirmation for those who have rested in Christ for years.</p>
<p align="right">Richard Regester, Elder, Seventh-day Adventist Church,</p>
<p align="right">Green Forest, Arkansas</p>
<p>I studied <em>Gospel Transformation</em> and found it very refreshing. It takes a giant leap beyond the traditional pedantic approach of fossilized religion. This book opens the window into the realm of the Spirit where we begin to breathe the fresh air of revelation.</p>
<p align="right">Sam Pestes, Retired Pastor,</p>
<p align="right">Kelowna, BC, Canada</p>
<p>Dale, I have read your new book, <em>Gospel Transformation</em>.&nbsp; It is a spiritual blessing to see these truths put into a simple and yet systematic order so that anyone who has even a basic understanding of Scripture can understand these profound truths. I really liked your explanation about being baptized into Christ by the Holy Spirit. This concept has often been lost when one reads water baptism into Romans 6, instead of seeing that it is the work of the Holy Spirit whereby we identify with Him, whom to know is life eternal. You book is really needed in the Philippines. So many pastors here have been taught about works righteousness, sacramentalism, and old traditions, instead of the simple gospel of faith in Christ.</p>
<p align="right">Pastor Verle Streifling, Ph.D., Iloilo City, Philippines</p>
<p>I highly recommend <em>Gospel Transformation.</em> In a clear, concise and easy to understand manner Dale carefully leads the reader to the proper biblical meaning of what it is to be &ldquo;in Christ&rdquo;, thereby breaking the shackles of religious legalism and spiritual bondage. I enjoyed this refreshing book from cover to cover, particularly from the beginning where he dedicates this book to his own sons, their wives and his four grandchildren, demon&shy;strating the kind of love he has put into this work. The final two chapters of the book are worth the price of the book because here Dale succinctly outlines what it means to have a &ldquo;gospel transformation&rdquo; by being &ldquo;in Christ.&rdquo; May the Lord use this book for His glory and give spiritual freedom to those who are now suffering under the weight of their own imperfect acts of righteousness, rather than resting in what Christ has already accomplished through His perfect sacrifice for sins at Calvary.</p>
<p align="right">Larry Wessels, Director, Christian Answers,</p>
<p align="right">Christian Debater, Austin, Texas</p>
<p>&nbsp;I highly recommend<em> Gospel Transformation</em> to anyone who wants to have the assurance of salvation in the mercy and grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Too often we try to add our own works to the finished work of Christ. Our human tendency is to think that if we are just good enough, or if we would keep certain day, or refrain from this or that, we will be saved&mdash;as if we can help our great God do a work that is already finished through His Son. &nbsp;The Bible clearly teaches that it is the finished work of Christ and our faith in His sacrifice for sins that assures our salvation. Dale has clearly outlined this truth in his new book. Being &ldquo;in Christ&rdquo; is the only way we can be transformed into new creatures and this book helps us to know how to do this. This is a great resource for anyone who is willing to study the Bible and humbly submit to its truths.</p>
<p align="right">Darlene Bieber Hanson, Event Project Administrator,</p>
<p align="right">The Well Community Church, Fresno, California</p>
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<p>I have just finished <em>Gospel Transformation</em>. What a blessing this book is to me and I&rsquo;m sure will be to many other readers. I believe those from a Seventh-day Adventist background appreciate the gospel more than many Christians who may take it for granted. I plan to read this book over and over and over to remind me of the &ldquo;in Christ&rdquo; status that I seem to forget sometimes. This book will be a wonderful blessing to all who read it and absorb the principles you teach. God bless you and I will pray that this book will be able to be read by thousands of people.</p>
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<p>The Christian "in Christ"--An Introduction to "in Christ Truth, by David K. Spurbeck Sr. 385 pages. This is a very insightful study describing in detail the believer's position and possessions in Christ.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Christian "in Christ"--An Introduction to "in Christ Truth, by David K. Spurbeck Sr. 385 pages. This is a very insightful study describing in detail the believer's position and possessions in Christ. It is a technical study using three key Greek prepositions which in English are: "into", "in", and "together with".</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>How does a person become a part of the Body of Christ?</strong> A human being has no capability on his own to gain admission. A Person of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit, must put him <strong>into</strong> Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>What are the results of being place in Christ?</strong> The new believer is given a position and possessions in Christ. These pages survey the teaching of the Bible concerning the benefits provide for the believer <strong>in</strong> Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>How does being in Christ affect relationships with other believers and with Christ, the Head of the Body.</strong> These pages survey the Bible teaching of common benefits shared <strong>together with</strong> other Christians and Christ Himself.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">These truths are prictical--divinely practical for the true Christian. The are the basis for all spiritual growth.</span></p>
</div>Life of Mrs. E.G. White Seventh-day Adventist Prophethttp://www.ratzlaf.com/Life-of-Mrs-EG-White-Seventh-day-Adventist-Prophet-9780966453102.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>By D.M. Canright, 291 original page, 185 pages, Canright was a contemporary of Ellen White and published this book in 1916, the year of his death.</p>
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<p>Canright was a contemporary of Ellen White and published this book in 1916, the year of his death. In the Preface of this book, in speaking of Seventh-day Adventists, Canright says: "They have published several books bearing on her [Ellen White's] life and work, in which they have gathered together and construed everything possible in her favor. From reading these books one would never know that she ever made a mistake, plagiarized, practiced deception, or wrote alleged inspired writings which had to be suppressed. The public, therefore, has a right to know the other side of the life of Mrs. White."</p>
<p>"The writer [Mr. D. M. Canright] is perhaps better qualified to give the facts regarding that phase of her life than any other person living [written in 1916], as he united with her people almost at their beginning, now nearly sixty years ago, when they numbered only about five thousand. He has all the writings of Mrs. White in those early days. Some of the most damaging of these have been suppressed. Neither the public nor their own people, except a few officials, know of these old 'revelations.' His intimate association with Mrs. White gave him an opportunity to know and observe her as no one without such association could possible have." This is a must read for a transitioning Adventist.</p>
</div>A Theologian's Journey from Seventh-day Adventismhttp://www.ratzlaf.com/A-Theologians-Journey-from-Seventh-day-Adventism-9780962754647.htm?categoryId=2
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<p>By Jerry Gladson, Ph.D., 388 pages. "This is a must-read eye opener! Dr. Gladson was a Seventh-day Adventist theologian, professor and pastor serving an important role at the central core of Adventist scholarship for many years.</p>
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<p>"This is a must-read eye opener! Dr. Gladson was a Seventh-day Adventist theologian, professor and pastor serving an important role at the central core of Adventist scholarship for many years. Drawing from his meticulously kept journals, Dr. Gladson describes events at the center of the recent crisis in the Adventist chruch. Click on title link or book picture for more information.</p>
<p>Dr. Gladson has done something few other scholars have been able to do. He has combined careful, detailed research with a gripping, narrative style of writing. The reader is forced to crawl under the skin of Dr. Gladson, see through his eyes and feel the trauma of having to choose between career and conscience. One cannot put the book down until finished. This book uncovers the hidden, toxic, core of the Seventh-day Adventist church.</p>
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<p>By H.M. Riggle, 158 pages, This book was first published in 1922. LAM Publications, LLC, is happy to make this book again available for those who wish to do a thorough a study of the Sabbath/Sunday topic.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Sunday is, and has been, the traditional day of worship for the vast majority of Christendom. Because of this fact, numerous Christians&mdash;including many pastors&mdash;have just accepted this practice without careful study. This has played into the hands of sabbatarians who have well-though-out arguments that are very compelling for those who are not thoroughly grounded in good biblical hermeneutics. Click on title link or book picture for more information.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>160 pages, Greg Taylor shares the struggles and fears he and his family had in coming to grips with what they discovered about the church they loved.</p>
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<p>In Discovering the New Covenant&mdash;why I am no longer a Seventh-day Adventist, Greg Taylor shares the struggles and fears he and his family had in coming to grips with what they discovered about the church they loved. They know what it is to wrestle with knowing the inevitable consequences of following the truth and their consciences. They endured the rejection of friends and co-workers and left generations of tradition to follow the truth. Greg and his family did the hard thing and the right thing, they open-heartedly looked for truth and embraced it when they saw it. The truth has set them free. Click on title link or book picture for more information.<br />&lt;/b&gt;</p>
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<p>White Washed by former Adventist pastor Sydney Cleveland, 235 pages, is a comprehensive look at Ellen G. White's prophecies, practices and publications.</p>
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<p>This is the newly revised printing of White Washed&nbsp;with one new chapter entitled,"Do God&rsquo;s True Prophets Take Advice From the Dead?" is a comprehensive look at Ellen G. White's prophecies, practices and publications. Sydney Cleveland examines her claims of inspiration, her dreams and visions, the doctrines she endorsed, her personal practices which opposed her teachings, and the effects of her claims on the Adventist church. This book is a well-documented overview of the little known realty about Ellen White and her long service in the Adventist church.&nbsp;Sydney Cleveland was a fourth generation Seventh-day Adventist and served as a pastor in the Adventist church for eleven years. He began to see many inconsistencies in relating the writings of Ellen G. White to the Bible and left the church in 1990. Most Adventists have no idea of the many contradictions between the writings of Ellen G, White and the Bible. Many do not want to know. However, for those who are seeking truth at all costs this is a well documented, "must read" book. Here you will find insights into Seventh-day Adventist history that are not taught in Adventist schools.</p>
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<p>By Dirk Anderson, 160 pages, White Out covers a wide range of subject matter as it relates to Ellen White and her writings.</p>
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<p>The facts brought to light are vastly different from what is taught in &ldquo;Spirit of Prophecy Classes&rdquo; in Adventist education. If it were not for the fact that Ellen White claimed divine inspiration for her writings, often stating that she received her information directly through visions from God or in conversations with &ldquo;her angel&rdquo;, one would think it unfair to treat a deceased religious leader of her reputation with such scrutiny. Yet not to do so is to continue the &ldquo;white out&rdquo;.</p>
<p>What makes a person turn 180 degrees in his religious beliefs? The answer for hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist pastors and many thousands (Approximately 300,000 per year) of Adventist members is often the same: the weight of evidence. Dirk Anderson&rsquo;s revised White Out is a timely work that reveals many more of the &ldquo;facts of Adventism&rdquo; that have been &ldquo;witted out&rdquo; from official denominational history.</p>
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<p><em>The Momentous Event,</em> by W.J. Grier, $6.95, 128 pages. This book gives a general consideration of the NT teaching on the subject of the Second Coming of Christ.</p>
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<p><em>The Momentous Event,</em> by W.J. Grier, $6.95, 128 pages. This book gives a general consideration of the NT teaching on the subject of the Second Coming of Christ, followed by a more detailed review of this doctrine in the Gospels, Epistles and Apocalypse. Here is a book that will repay the study of those who seek to understand this truth that is so basic to the Christian faith and hope.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are several reasons LAM Publications, LLC is making this book available. First, we believe that where the Bible is clear, we can and should be certain, where the Bible is unclear or open to more than one interpretation, we should be tentative. Because there are so many honest Christian scholars who disagree regarding last day events we ought to be informed on <em>all</em> views and carefully examine the <em>assumptions</em> and <em>presuppositions</em> upon which each view is established.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Second, we believe the New Testament gospel of Christ is the central truth of Scripture and therefore we ought to unite around the gospel and not let our understanding of last day events become a point of contention.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Third, we hold that the New Testament interprets the Old Testament. We believe this hermeneutic we is well-grounded in Bible truth: The truth revealed by Christ is God&rsquo;s final word. (Heb. 1:1-3). The Old Testament is seen as a &ldquo;shadow&rdquo; pointing forward to Christ. (Heb. 8:5; 10:1; Col. 2:16, 17). The Apostles were given truths that were not clearly made know to previous generations. (Gal. 3:1-11).</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; However, one or more of the popular views of last day events centers on OT prophecies, rather than on their NT interpretation. Following are some points you may wish to consider:</p>
<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Some hold that all OT prophecy <em>must</em> be literally fulfilled. Yet there are dozens of NT examples where the writer gives a symbolic interpretation to an OT prophecy and says this &ldquo;fulfilled&rdquo; it. The Jews of Christ&rsquo;s day held to a literal interpretation of the O.T. and many believe this was one reason they rejected Christ.</p>
<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Paul gives extensive teaching regarding the Jews in Romans 9-11 but never mentions a future <em>separate</em> Jewish kingdom. He does speak of their reconciliation and salvation when they accept Christ. If he had additional truths presented to him, why did he not mention it? Or, we might ask, why was he not informed about the future Jewish kingdom?</p>
<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Many teach that the rapture will take place <em>before</em> the judgment of the wicked. However, several of the parables of Christ speak of the wicked <em>being taken</em> out <em>before</em> the righteous. Consider Mt. 13:36-43; 45-50. Others speak of a simultaneous event.</p>
<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Some hold that one must never confuse the church with Israel because they are two <em>separate</em> groups and will remain such. However, the NT teaches that the dividing wall between them has been broken down. (Gal. 3:1-14; Eph. 2:11-22; 3:1-14; Col. 1:25-29). Will it be rebuilt?</p>
<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; The NT teaches that Christ&rsquo;s death was a &ldquo;once-for all&rdquo; event, (Heb. 10:12) never to be repeated and the ritual sacrifices that pointed forward to that event are now obsolete (Heb. 8:13) and yet some teach that all these sacrifices will be reinstated. Would these not undermine the finished work of Chirist which is the very heart of the gospel?</p>
<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; The many OT texts that point forward to Christ were often in shadowy form and were not understood until <em>after</em> the event took place. In fact, this &ldquo;after the event&rdquo; motif is one of the purposes of prophecy. (Jn. 13:19, 29).</p>
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<p>Considering all these things, it is our hope that we will carefully examine the assumptions and presuppositions of <em>each</em> view of eschatology and not be dogmatic on unfulfilled prophecy. It is our hope that this little book may prove valuable to that end. Even so come, Lord Jesus.</p>
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